The online sale of Application for MBBS and BDS courses has begun today by the Directorate of Medical Education, Selection Committee. The prospectus released by the Selection Committee said the deadline for online submission of filled in applications is November 12 till 5pm and the courses will begin from December 15.
SC rejects TN plea for 50% OBC quota in medical entry
The Committee informed November 16 as the tentative date for release of the rank list. For a question about the counselling process whether online or offline, Dr G Selvarajan, Secretary, Selection Committee, said, "Only sale and submitting of applications will be online and counselling will be offline". Students are requested to visit www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org for more details and the applications. The counselling was delayed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Obstruction to TN NEET Quota bill
Tamil Nadu state with higher number of medical colleges and few more under construction provides quality education. Students across India shows interest in studying at TN medical colleges. NEET introduction and the gap between the practice and the syllabus and bad guidance by few people created fear on NEET exams which is being overcome by the introduction of Tamil language question papers and free coaching by the Tamil Nadu Education department, higher percentage of questions from Tamil Nadu State Board syllabus. Above all, 7.5% reservation to TN government school students gives much needed energy to the doctor aspirants.